High in the Peruvian Andes lies Cusco, the ancestral capital of the Inca empire and gateway to the world-famous ruins at Machu Picchu. Continue reading
Tag Archives: History
Why Does Travel Make Us Smile? 5 Reasons
We love starting a new year, and nothing sparks an ear-to-ear grin faster than a chat about where we’d like to go next. So what is it about travel that makes us smile? Continue reading
Two Thumbs Up for Bill Bryson’s Shakespeare: The World as Stage
We, and much of the rest of the world, were introduced to Bill Bryson’s work in his hilarious Notes From a Small Island. We were living in London at the time, and could absolutely relate to his quirky take on being an American abroad. Continue reading
Angkor Wat: The Crown Jewel of Cambodia’s Ancient Capital
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world; quite a statement considering the other sizable antiquities scattered around the globe. Continue reading
Rotermann Quarter: Old is New in Tallinn
Our love affair with historical architecture began in New Orleans, Louisiana. We lived in a classic, hundred-year old shotgun house, and each day walked through the Garden District to St. Charles Avenue to catch the streetcar. Continue reading
The Garden District vs. The French Quarter: A Clash of Cultures Preserved in Architecture
“Jean Claude, I am fed up! Our families have been in La Nouvelle-Orléans for generations. Continue reading
If You’ve Seen One, You’ve Seen ‘Em All: Not So Fast!
Our first trip to Europe was a whirlwind, 14-day, 6-country Eurail Pass-stoked attempt to see and do everything. Those were the days of boundless energy, endless curiosity, limited time, and scarce funds. Continue reading
